The City of Aurora on January 30 welcomed the International President of Kiwanis International, James Rochford (center), to Aurora. Kiwanis Club of Aurora President John Ross and Mayor Richard Irvine presented Rochford with a Mayoral Commendation and other gifts from Aurora. President Rochford challenged the audience of nearly 100 for involvement with schools and the community.

President-Elect Kim Groom and President John Ross presened farewell gifts to Fr. Mike Miller who is leaving for Rome. The gifts included a Detroit baseball cap, Kiwanis pen/pencil set, a commemoritve license plate, and a certificate of appreciation for his service (2005-2018). Fr. Mike will be truly missed by the Kiwanis Club of Aurora.

President-Elect Kim Groom and President John Ross bring gifts of a City of Aurora downtown globe, book "Legendary Locals of Aurora," and (not shown) a commemoritive license plate to Kiwanis International President Jim Rochford.

More photos are available for viewing at the Photo Gallery(Kiwanis International President Jim Rochford - January 30, 2018)

Kiwanis Club of Aurora President John Ross ringing bells
on a "popsicle-maker" Sat., Dec. 9 at Walmart - Kirk Rd.
More photos are available for viewing at the Photo Gallery

Jose Cervantes Steve Andras Bob Bridgman

Kiwanis Peanut Days - Aurora

Sept. 21 - 27

Signup online to help or see Dennis Wiggins or Steve Andras

Awards for youth baseball were presented at Lugi's Pizza by Kiwanian Kim Groom. More photos are available for viewing at the Photo Gallery(Kiwanis 2017 Baseball Celebration - August 3, 2017)

Kiwanis Club of Auora enjoyed a baseball outing on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Cougar Stadium, Geneva. More photos are available for viewing at the Photo Gallery.

On July 25, 2017, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Foundation committee recognized its spring 2017 grants. A total of $7,500 was distributed to the following... City of Lumos: Aurora's Harry Potter Festival, Fox Valley Hands of Hope, Fox Valley Special Recreation Association, Friends of Aurora's After-School Programs, Project HELP, Royal Family Kids Camp of Kane County, SPARK Aurora Early Childhood Collaboration, The A+ Foundation for West Aurora Schools, and YWCA. Recipient representatives and committee members are pictured. More photos are available for viewing at the Photo Gallery.

Aurora's Annual 2017 Fourth of July parade with fellow Kiwanians, family, and friends. More photos (88) are available for viewing at the Photo Gallery.

On a festive 4th of July afternoon at Tanner House in Aurora, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora handed-off to the Aurora Historical Society an information packed time capsule. Kiwanis historical archivist Cheryl Vonhoff placed the final rounds of duct tape to seal the club's history box. The box will be opened in the next century, 2116. AHS Executive Director John Jaros received the box for storage in the society's history center. More photos are available for viewing at the Photo Gallery.

Kiwanis Club of Aurora President Bill Donnell and President-elect John Ross display 2017 Children's Day proclamations from the governor and the mayors of Aurora and Batavia.

As one of 8,500 clubs in 90+ countries, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora is proud to serve. Focusing on issues involving children, while at the same time supporting our community in many other ways. With a focus on SERVICE, MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, FUN & FELLOWSHIP, our accomplishments in just one year might surprise you.

If you are interested in joining us for lunch, feel free to stop by the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., in Aurora, Ill. every Tuesday at noon sharp for our lunch meeting.